Freelance Clinical Trial Liaison (M/F/D) – EMEA | Germany

For our client, we are currently looking for an experienced Freelance Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL) to support clinical trial activities across the EMEA region.

The position is home-based in Germany, ideally in the Frankfurt area, with up to 60% travel to clinical study sites across EMEA. The initial assignment is planned for 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key sponsor contact for clinical study sites across the EMEA region.
• Provide training and education to study sites regarding study protocols, disease state, trial conduct and related requirements.
• Respond to operational, scientific and technical questions from study sites and site personnel.
• Support pre-study feasibility assessments.
• Support study start-up activities.
• Support patient enrollment and recruitment activities.
• Support clinical trial execution and compliance activities.
• Work closely with study sites to help drive successful trial enrollment and execution.
• Develop and maintain relationships with investigators, researchers, healthcare professionals and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
• Build and expand networks of investigators and KOLs across the region.
• Conduct remote and in-person visits to clinical study sites throughout EMEA.
• Participate in study team meetings and regular project communications.
• Provide reporting and documentation related to study and site activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across different geographical regions.
• Provide additional clinical operations support as required.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant Clinical Operations experience.
• Solid sponsor-side clinical trial experience.
• Demonstrated experience liaising directly with clinical study sites.
• Experience supporting and driving clinical trial enrollment, execution and compliance.
• Strong experience with respiratory clinical trials.
• Good understanding of pulmonary testing within a clinical trial environment, particularly spirometry and FeNO.
• Previous experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Clinical Trial Educator, Clinical Trial Liaison, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and/or Physician is highly preferred.
• Ability to understand study protocols and discuss scientific, medical and technical aspects of clinical trials with study personnel.
• Proven experience developing and managing relationships with investigators, researchers, healthcare professionals and KOLs.
• Experience working with stakeholders across geographical borders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English and German language skills.
• Fluency in an additional EMEA-region language would be an advantage.
• Experience with standard clinical systems such as CTMS, EDC, eTMF and IRT.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Relevant Bachelor's degree, preferably with a clinical, healthcare or scientific focus.